WAC 246-945-013. Partial filling of prescriptions

(1) A pharmacist may partially fill a prescription for noncontrolled legend drugs and controlled substances listed in Schedule III through V provided that:

(a) The partial fill is requested by the patient or the prescriber;

(b) The partial filling is recorded in the same manner as a refilling;

(c) The total quantity dispensed and delivered in all partial fillings must not exceed the total quantity prescribed; and

(d) Partial fills for controlled substances listed in Schedule III through V comply with 21 C.F.R. Sec. 1306.23 in effect as of March 7, 2024.

(2) A pharmacist may partially fill a prescription for a controlled substance listed in Schedule II within the limits of RCW 18.64.265 , 21 U.S.C. Sec. 829, and 21 C.F.R. Sec. 1306.13 in effect as of March 7, 2024, as applicable.

(3) Copies of the reference material listed in this section are available for public inspection at the commission's office at Department of Health, Town Center 2, 111 Israel Road S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501.